US drivers might be feeling flush after getting tax cuts amid a growing economy as they embark on the summer driving season. (Bloomberg) — U.S. drivers might be feeling flush after getting tax cuts amid a growing economy as they embark on the summer driving season, but road trips will cost more this year. Drivers are already paying an average of $2.90 for a gallon of regular gasoline. There may be no relief in sight as oil in London topped $80 a barrel Thursday on tightening global supplies. The traditional Memorial Day holiday kickoff of summer driving season may test the strength of the economy and consumers’ desire to hit the road as temperatures rise. Prices have risen for nine days straight, according to AAA. While average costs aren’t expected to approach the record $4.14 a gallon reached in July 2008, there’s a 75 percent chance they will soon […]